London live breaking news plus traffic, weather and more on Thursday, January 3

Good morning London! Most people are back to work after a Christmas and New Year break but for many of us it is still that confusing period of having to double check - what day is it? What is the date today? So yes we can confirm that it is Thursday, January 3.

We will be bringing you live news from all corners of the capital today - north, south, east and west.

Have you read this yet? One of our most read stories yesterday was that 50 Hayes families are having to move because their homes are being sold for council housing to people from Barnet.

It won't surprise you to hear this article got a strong reaction on social media.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the roads and trains throughout the day to help you get to where you need to be on time.

So what does Thursday have in store for us?

If you have a story to share or you spot a breaking incident email me at narbeh.minassian@reachplc.com

Discover more of the latest news and some great features on life in London on the My London homepage

18:15

Shurgard slammed for 'insensitive' claim form sent to families who lost valuables in Croydon fire

A form sent to customers who lost valuable possessions in the Croydon warehouse fire has been slammed for its “insensitive” questions.

Update on serious Hounslow crash

A cyclist is in a critical condition after being involved in a crash with a car on the A4 in Hounslow. You can read the latest from police here.

(Image: Publicity Picture)

09:24

Air ambulance lands on A4 near Hounslow

There has been a crash near Henlys Roundabout in Hounslow. Police say some lanes are closed but traffic is reportedly moving, although it is expected that delays will build in the area. Traffic reports suggest the crash was on the link road between Bat Road and Great South West Road, which is closed.

(Image: @MPSHounslow / Twitter)

08:44

'Crowd pleasing' police horse which escorted the Queen dies

08:11

Tube delays on Victoria line

07:59

Police using powers to to make 'anti-social groups on bikes' move on

07:55

Sad news to start the day

We have some very sad news to bring you this morning. A person has died near the railway at West Norwood station. It is not yet clear what happened but we have contacted both London Ambulance Service and British Transport Police for more details. You can follow updates on this tragic incident here.